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Posted by: MDF3530 21-May-2004, 08:51 PM |
Just wondering what your favorite hymns are... Mine are: "How Great Thou Art" "Amazing Grace" "Nearer, My God To Thee" "City of God" "On Eagle's Wings" "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman" "Prayer of St. Francis" |
Posted by: wizardofowls 21-May-2004, 08:59 PM |
I also like Amazing Grace and How Great Thou Art. Add to the list Blessed Assurance. I'm sure there are others... will add them as they come to me! |
Posted by: aklassie 22-May-2004, 01:26 AM |
Mine are many: Amazing Grace How Great Thou Art Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing In The Garden I Know Whon I Have Believed To God Be the Glory Blessed Be the Name I Will Sing the Wondrous Story There Is a Name I Love to Hear His Name I Wonderful My Jesus, I Love Thee The Solid Rock Sweet, Sweet Spirit Footsteps of Jesus Higher Ground Take the Name of Jesus With You Victory in Jesus Just a Closer Walk with Thee On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand When We All Get to Heaven I Know It Wad the Blood I could go on and on, there are so many that I love. |
Posted by: Roisin-Teagan 22-May-2004, 10:40 AM |
My favorites are: Amazing Grace How Great Thou Art Just As I Am I Love You Lord Power In The Blood Blessed the Lord His Name is Wonderful It Is Well (with my Soul) His Eye is on the Sparrow Awesome God Prayer of St. Francis (I haven't heard this one in a long time). The Blood of Jesus: "What can wash away my sins Nothing but the Blood of Jesus" "What can make me whole again Nothing but the Blood of Jesus" "Oh, precious is the flow that Makes me white as snow" "No other fount I know Nothing but the Blood of Jesus." Hey Mike, thanks for starting this thread. You got me thinking back and I really enjoyed remembering all my old favorites! |
Posted by: MDF3530 22-May-2004, 11:52 AM |
A few more I thought of: "Peace is Flowing Like a River" "Morning Has Broken" "Lord of the Dance" (an excellent selection for Easter and childrens' Masses) |
Posted by: MacEoghainn 29-May-2004, 05:55 AM |
I was having trouble coming up with my favorite hymn until I saw Sea Dog's post in the thread I started, Monday is Memorial Day..., in the general discussion forum. My favorite Hymn is: Eternal Father, Strong to Save (The Navy Hymn). I've "liberated" the verses from Sea Dog's post and am repeating them here: Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who biddest the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea! O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard And hushed their raging at Thy Word, Who walked on the foaming deep, And calm amidst its rage didst sleep; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea! Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood Upon the chaos dark and rude, And bid its angry tumult cease, And give, for wild confusion, peace; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea! O Trinity of love and power! Our family shield in danger?s hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect us wheresoever we go; Thus evermore shall rise to Thee Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. http://www.cyberhymnal.org/mid/m/e/l/melita.mid Please remember our servicemen and servicewomen in your prayers, for many of them have gone (and are currently) "In Harms Way" for our freedom. MacE PS: Please post the names of loved-ones and friends who have either sacrificed all or served in the Armed Forces, in the previously mentioned thread, so we can honor their memory/service. If we don't remember them, who will? |
Posted by: urian 29-May-2004, 11:01 AM |
Amazing Grace is the number one. I always got chills when it was sung but it took on a new meaning when it was sung over my brother's grave. Ole rugged cross Amen(beuatiful and simplistic) I'll fly away. I know it was on the O' brother soundtrack but it's still a beautiful hymn. So many other's ... I'll have to sit down and get back to you with the top 100 or so... |
Posted by: Rosemary 29-May-2004, 04:23 PM |
I absolutely love In Christ Alone and Be Thou My Vision. Recently my school had revival week, and our "theme song" was In Christ Alone. It really sums it all up in a beautiful way. |
Posted by: Raven 29-May-2004, 05:50 PM |
I really like the Easter Song and did a remake of it for acoustic guitar a couple of years ago when Arminta and I were asked to play a mass. |
Posted by: Roisin-Teagan 29-May-2004, 08:20 PM |
Oh, I love "Be Thou My Vision" especially sung in Irish Gaelic. I forgot to add to my favorite list earlier. |
Posted by: dundee 03-Jun-2004, 12:12 PM |
ya know i really like "the dance of the cucumber" by larry and bob but maybe that aint really a hymn...... |
Posted by: gtrplr 03-Jun-2004, 12:32 PM | ||
Do you have any favorite artist(s) that sing this in Gaelic? I'd love to hear it. Favorite Hymns: Just about all that have already been listed. I'll also add a modern classic: Awesome God |
Posted by: tsargent62 03-Jun-2004, 12:33 PM |
Mike already listed my 2 favs. Morning has Broken and Lord of the Dance. Kind of ironic that Cat Stevens made Morning has Broken a big pop hit, then converted to Islam. Go figure! |
Posted by: Raven 03-Jun-2004, 12:52 PM |
Amazing Grace, the Easter Song,and Victory in Jesus |
Posted by: dundee 03-Jun-2004, 01:09 PM |
was pleasantly surprised when i looked up be thou my vision and found that it was indeed an ol irish tune..... wondering if there were other words before it became a hymn...... there is a christian harpist by the name of amy shreive (sp?) (i before e except after c???) that really does a great version of this song..... she has a wonderful voice and plays harp like she took lessons up there....... |
Posted by: reddrake79 03-Jun-2004, 01:17 PM |
I like: It is well Rock of Ages When the roll is called up yonder & The Awakening Chorus |
Posted by: dundee 03-Jun-2004, 01:26 PM |
ok its amy shreve...... http://www.amyshreve.com/ raven she is playing in kokomo dont know if that is near indianapolis.... but if it is it would be well worth the time.... |
Posted by: Raven 03-Jun-2004, 01:29 PM | ||
I actually new that about "Be Thou My Vision" as I read it on the sheet music when I did it with my church choir |
Posted by: Raven 03-Jun-2004, 01:32 PM | ||
That is about an Hour and a half drive for me. But I will give it a go if I am free that night. Thank for the tip!! |
Posted by: WizardofOwls 03-Jun-2004, 09:32 PM |
If anyone is interested in seeing what it looks like, I am attaching the lyrics to Be Thou My Vision as they appear in Scottish Gaelic below! |
Posted by: BluegrassLady 03-Jun-2004, 11:00 PM |
My favorites are: Amazing Grace Awesome God I'll Fly Away Lots more but I can't think of them now. |
Posted by: aklassie 03-Jun-2004, 11:47 PM |
I was surprised how many hymns that came from Ireland. I bought this CD years ago called Hymns International - Ireland Here's the songs on it: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Morning has Broken Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing St. Patrick's Breastplate Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus Redeemed Whiter than Snow Come all Ye Christians Be Committed St Columba Daniel Clonmel St. Sechnall What a Woundrous Love is This Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy Jesus Loves Even Me Be Thou My Vision Jesus Shall Reign How Firm a Foundation Londonderry Air |
Posted by: Roisin-Teagan 04-Jun-2004, 03:54 AM |
Someone asked earlier what artist who I like or know that sings "Be Thou My Vision" in Irish Gaelic. Well, one artist is Moéyé (Mairîe) Brennan who is the sister of Enya. She does a wonderful job. The way she sings it makes the song so beautiful and haunting. This particular songs she sings is on her "Whispering to the Wild Water" CD, which came out a few years ago. |
Posted by: dundee 04-Jun-2004, 07:33 AM |
London derry air DANG!!!!! here i always thought that was a song about raising cows in england....... up here in wisconsin we have a saying..... "come to wisconsin and smell our dairy air" ...... ok ok .... i know...... but i am still trying to get my posts up.... did ya'll notice now i gots two lil green boxes....... and i am a servant(no longer a peasant)........ speaking of which does anyone remember the Christian band "Servant" from the 80's |
Posted by: Siobhan Blues 03-Jul-2004, 12:50 PM |
I absolutely love 'Lily of the Valley' and 'His Eye is on the Sparrow'... I want those sung at my funeral, plus a rousing rendition of 'Just a Closer Walk with Thee'! SB |
Posted by: dfilpus 03-Jul-2004, 06:26 PM |
Nobody has mentioned the great Luther hymn A Mighty Fortress is our God |
Posted by: Camchak 03-Jul-2004, 09:07 PM |
I think for me it is Amazing Grace! There are many more I like as well. |
Posted by: WizardofOwls 04-Jul-2004, 07:25 PM |
I love Be Thou My Vision and It Is Well. Wonderful songs! |
Posted by: Camchak 04-Jul-2004, 08:04 PM |
Have you ever heard Amazing Grace sung in French? Beautiful! |
Posted by: High Plains Drifter 11-Jul-2004, 08:26 PM |
I have about four levels of favorite hymns. Level 1 is Amazing Grace as it stands alone at the top. Level 2 would include: Morning has Broken, I'll Fly Away, Lord of the Dance, and I'm sure I'm forgetting some more. Level 3 would include probably several hundred more that I really like as I hear them and level 4 are those that I don't care for at all. I can't think of a level 4 hymn right now so obviously it is a pretty small grouping. |
Posted by: freekenny 02-Sep-2004, 06:50 PM |
O'siyo, Without a doubt one Hymn that leaves me breathless is 'Amazing Grace'..it doesn't even have to be sung..on CelticRadio I have heard it played on the bagpipes often and it takes all that I have not to 'cry' a bit Someone very near and dear to me has asked me to promise that when he leaves Mother Earth that I will see to it that he is taken back to Scotland, Edinburgh, and buried beside of his Grams..he has also asked me to have the bagpipes/pipers playing and has requested that 'Amazing Grace' be played..it is going to be one of the most glorious tasks I will take on, yet, one of the hardest ..so tis one reason why that song is so special.. ~~Sty-U |
Posted by: cori 03-Sep-2004, 02:32 PM |
Nearer, Still Nearer Nearer, still nearer, close to thy heart Draw me my Savior so precious thou art. Fold me, O fold me, close to thy breast. Shelter me safe in that haven of rest. Shelter me safe in that haven of rest. Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring. Naught as an offering to Jesus my King. Only my sinful, now contrite heart. Grant me the cleansing thy blood doth impart. Grant me the cleansing thy blood doth impart. Nearer, still nearer, Lord to be thine Sin with it's follies I gladly resign. All of it's pleasures, pomp and it's pride. Give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified. Give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified. Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last. Till safe in glory my anchor is cast. Through endless ages, ever to be Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to thee. Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to thee. This has got to be my all time favorite hymn. |
Posted by: cori 03-Sep-2004, 02:36 PM |
Does anyone know the words to I Cannot Tell? It is sung to the tune of O Danny Boy but I don't know all the words to it. This is the chorus But this I know, all flesh shall sing his praises, The morn will break as all creation sings. The sun will rise on one eternal morning, When Christ the Saviour of the world is Lord and King. |
Posted by: susieq76 03-Sep-2004, 04:00 PM |
My fave is "Softly & Tenderly" - I had it played at my son's funeral: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me; See, on the portals He?s waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me. Come home, come home, Ye who are weary, come home; Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, Calling, O sinner, come home! Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading, Pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not His mercies, Mercies for you and for me? Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing, Passing from you and from me; Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming, Coming for you and for me. O for the wonderful love He has promised, Promised for you and for me! Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon, Pardon for you and for me. Enya sings a great Quaker hymn called "How Can I Keep From Singing" which is incredible. And another I love: "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" |
Posted by: susieq76 03-Sep-2004, 04:01 PM |
"In Christ Alone" - which I want played at my funeral: In Christ alone my hope is found He is my light, my strength, my song This Cornerstone, this solid ground Firm through the fiercest drought and storm What heights of love, what depths of peace When fears are stilled, when strivings cease My Comforter, my All in All Here in the love of Christ I stand In Christ alone, who took on flesh Fullness of God in helpless babe This gift of love and righteousness Scorned by the ones He came to save 'Till on that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied For every sin on Him was laid Here in the death of Christ I live There in the ground His body lay Light of the world by darkness slain Then bursting forth in glorious Day Up from the grave He rose again And as He stands in victory Sin's curse has lost it's grip on me For I am His and He is mine Brought with the precious blood of Christ No guilt in life, no fear in death This is the power of Christ in me From life's first cry to final breath Jesus commands my destiny No power of hell, no scheme of man Can ever pluck me from His hand 'Till He returns or calls me home Here in the power of Christ I'll stand |
Posted by: MDF3530 03-Sep-2004, 04:40 PM |
Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming Lo, how a Rose e?er blooming from tender stem hath sprung! Of Jesse?s lineage coming, as those of old have sung. It came, a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter, When half spent was the night. Isaiah ?twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind; With Mary we behold it, the virgin mother kind. To show God?s love aright, she bore to us a Savior, When half spent was the night. The shepherds heard the story proclaimed by angels bright, How Christ, the Lord of glory was born on earth this night. To Bethlehem they sped and in the manger they found Him, As angel heralds said. This Flower, whose fragrance tender with sweetness fills the air, Dispels with glorious splendor the darkness everywhere; True Man, yet very God, from sin and death He saves us, And lightens every load. O Savior, Child of Mary, Who felt our human woe, O Savior, King of glory, Who dost our weakness know; Bring us at length we pray, to the bright courts of heaven, And to the endless day! |
Posted by: MDF3530 03-Sep-2004, 04:48 PM |
Here's one my dad wants at his funeral: Navy Hymn Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who biddest the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea! O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard And hushed their raging at Thy Word, Who walked on the foaming deep, And calm amidst its rage didst sleep; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea! Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood Upon the chaos dark and rude, And bid its angry tumult cease, And give, for wild confusion, peace; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea! O Trinity of love and power! Our family shield in danger?s hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect us wheresoever we go; Thus evermore shall rise to Thee Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. |
Posted by: MDF3530 03-Sep-2004, 04:50 PM |
One I want at my funeral: Nearer, My God, To Thee Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! E?en though it be a cross that raiseth me, Still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to Thee. Refrain Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! Though like the wanderer, the sun gone down, Darkness be over me, my rest a stone. Yet in my dreams I?d be nearer, my God to Thee. Refrain There let the way appear, steps unto Heav?n; All that Thou sendest me, in mercy given; Angels to beckon me nearer, my God, to Thee. Refrain Then, with my waking thoughts bright with Thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I?ll raise; So by my woes to be nearer, my God, to Thee. Refrain Or, if on joyful wing cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, upward I?ll fly, Still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to Thee. Refrain There in my Father?s home, safe and at rest, There in my Savior?s love, perfectly blest; Age after age to be, nearer my God to Thee. Refrain |
Posted by: MacAibhistin 03-Sep-2004, 06:52 PM |
I really like "The Old Rugged Cross" and this newer one called "How Deep the Father's Love: How deep the Father's love for us How vast beyond all measure That He would give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure How great the pain of searing loss The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the chosen One Bring many sons to glory Behold the Man upon a cross My guilt upon His shoulders Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice Call out among the scoffers It was my sin that held Him there Until it was accomplished His dying breath has brought me life I know that it is finished I will not boast in anything No gifts, no powr's, no wisdom But I will boast in Jesus Christ His death and resurrection Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer But this I know with all my heart His wounds have paid my ransom by Stuart Townend |
Posted by: cori 04-Sep-2004, 02:20 PM |
Mac, I love that song. It is always on repeat on my CD player! |
Posted by: peony 04-Sep-2004, 05:32 PM |
I think this is a funny, didn't think this would be the answer - but it is kind of true What Kind of Catholic Are You? Results of Beliefnet's Catholic identity quiz You are a traditionalist Catholic You wish the church would revive the time-honored customs and strong institutional discipline that prevailed before the Second Vatican Council. Your favorite hymn is probably "Immaculate Mary," your favorite pope is Pius X, and your idea of a great Catholic movie is "The Bells of St. Mary's." |
Posted by: MDF3530 04-Sep-2004, 08:35 PM |
Here's a hymn I want at my funeral: Lord of The Dance I danced in the morning when the world was begun, And I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun, And I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth, At Bethlehem I had my birth. Refrain Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he. And I?ll lead you all wherever you may be, And I?ll lead you all in the dance, said he. I danced for the scribe and the Pharisee, But they would not dance and they would not follow me; I danced for the fishermen, for James and John; They came to me and the dance went on. Refrain I danced on the sabbath when I cured the lame, The holy people said it was a shame; They whipped and they stripped and they hung me high; And they left me there on a cross to die. Refrain I danced on a Friday and the sky turned black; It?s hard to dance with the devil on your back; They buried my body and they thought I?d gone, But I am the dance and I still go on. Refrain They cut me down and I leapt up high, I am the life that?ll never, never die; I?ll live in you if you?ll live in me; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he. Refrain |
Posted by: MacAibhistin 04-Sep-2004, 08:50 PM |
Cori, it looks like we have similar tastes in music! It truly is a moving song. |
Posted by: Cailiosa 05-Sep-2004, 11:36 AM |
Here are a few of my favorites, though some have already been mentioned: In Christ Alone How Deep the Father's Love For Us O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus It is Well (one of my all time favorites) Praise my Soul, the King of Heaven A Mighty Fortress is our God All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name What Wonderous Love is This Amazing Grace If you all enjoy listening to hymns, there is a group called Indelible Grace that does nothing but remakes of hymns. I highly recommend them. |
Posted by: WizardofOwls 05-Sep-2004, 07:14 PM |
Hello there Cailiosa! When I first saw your name, I thought "HMM! Here's a new member I need to go and welcome!" But then I saw your join date, and realized you've been here longer than I have! Anyway, I don't think we've met before since the last time you posted was back in Feb. So Welcome back my new friend! I can't wait to get to know you through your posts! And don't stay away so long next time! I like the list of songs you posted. Many of my favorites are on your list as well! Your brother in Christ, Allen |
Posted by: Annabelle 05-Sep-2004, 08:40 PM |
I know I'm going to mess this one up but one of my favorite hymns is" I am his, he is mine Glory, Glory. Glory (old one) How Great thou Art (ancient one) love the new songs as well as the old |
Posted by: cori 06-Sep-2004, 01:06 PM |
Cailiosa, I love those hymns. I think you and I have pretty similar tastes in music. If you could post the info for the Indelible Grace group, I would much appreciate it. I would love to hear some of their songs. |
Posted by: Cailiosa 10-Sep-2004, 01:50 PM |
Thank you so much Allen (and everyone else) for your warm welcome back. School and the like kept me much too busy for a while, so I hadn't been able to visit the site as much as I would like. Hopefully I'll be able to visit more regularly this semester. Cori, you can find out about Indelible Grace http://www.igracemusic.com/. They have info about all of their cds, plus music, lyrics and chord information available if you want to learn the songs. They even have a link to a hymnbook online which offers a collection of 143 songs available free of charge. Enjoy! Jennie |
Posted by: Tassiecelt 10-Sep-2004, 06:29 PM | ||
Glad you mentioned that, Bi Thusa Mo Shuile (Be Thou My Vision) is my all time favourite. I especially love to hear Moya Brennan sing it on her album "Whisper to the wild water" I love to sing it in church, I sometimes play it on the whistle. It is one hymn that can truly be called 'celtic'. ...very inspiring stuff, makes me think of God's Greatness! |
Posted by: MacAibhistin 10-Sep-2004, 08:21 PM |
Tassie, Who wrote "Be Thou My Vision"? Was it originally written in Gaelic? Do you sing in Gaelic at your church? Rory |
Posted by: Macfive 11-Sep-2004, 07:55 PM |
I have always loved Church music and still to this day. I bring the kids every Sunday as I think it is very important. A few favorite hymns of mine: In the Garden - 'And he walks with me and he talks with me and he tells me I am his own own, and the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known...' Amazing Grace Rock of Ages I'm Going Home - Sacred Harp Singers (Sung in the movie Cold Mountain and requestable from our request list). And one that our church sings 'Aaediweiss' from the sound of music, but they change the words to a Christian Verses. |
Posted by: Tassiecelt 11-Sep-2004, 11:33 PM |
Good hymns Paul, they are among my favourites too! |